AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC #3 METAL WALL RESTORED ANTIQUE WALL TELEPHONE CIRCIA 1930

Description

EARLY DIAL CRADLE METAL WALL TELEPHONE TOTAL RESTORATION EXCELLENT CONDITION CIRCA 1920
RESTORED IN MY SHOPS OVER 60 YEARS EXPERIENCE RESTORING & COLLECTING ANTIQUE TELEPHONES
CONSTRUCTION: STEEL, SOLID BRASS AND BAKELITE
ALL METAL BLASTED,  PRIMED AND PAINTED WITH AUTOMOTIVE SPRAY LAQUER
EARLY # 24 AE DIAL SERVICED AND ALIBRATED ON DIGITAL EQUIPMENT
EARLY TYPE AE 38 HANDSET HAS SOLID BRASS BANDS
NEW COIL HANDSET CORD 12 FT EXTENDED
NEW MODERN MODULAR LINE CORD READY TO PLUG INTO JACK INSTALLED IN MOST ALL HOMES
INTERNAL ORIGINAL RINGER HAS SOLID BRASS BELLS PRODUCING NOSTALGIC SOUND OF THE PERIOD
EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITY RIVALS MODERN QUALITY TELEPHONE
Automatic Electric was a major manufacturer of telephones and central office equipment. They were a leader in engineering, quality and innovation. AE designed most all of the dial telephones and central office equipment for the US NAVY.
Strowger on the dial refers to Dr Strowger, an undertaker and inventor during the late 1800's, who learned that operators were referring customers to his competition. He invented the famous step switch that made dialing practical and very successful. It revolutionized the industry. The Automatic Electric Co acquired the rights to the switch and produced first and most acceptable dialing system.
This telephone is a very heavy, rugged and dependable instrument. It is made of the finest materials and should last many decades. This model is hard to find and requires many hours to professionally restore.
MONEY BACK IF RETURNED IN 14 DAYS
.50 SHIPPING TO 48 STATES. OTHER AND INTERNATIONAL QUOTED OR ON INVOUCEE
DOUBLE BOXED IN NEW CARTONS AND INSURED FOR FULL VALUE
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